Quince

It is a relative of the apple and pear and is one of the earliest known fruits, predating apples. There are various varieties that grow in North San Gabriel Valley. I have Karp's Sweet Quince. It is eaten like an apple and is wonderful in a salad.

The flavor is sweet, less juicy than an apple. This is the variety that grows well in this warm climate because it is low chill. It is NOT the kind that is sour and must be cooked into the jellies and pastes one hears of. They are WONDERFUL.

The coddling moth LOVES them. These trees need little pruning but lots of protection from the moth that will ruin each fruit. Regular spraying with organic Spinosed.